United States · Fellowship · Reviewed 2026-10-16

Reed Senior Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Competitive summer fellowship supporting independent undergraduate thesis research in nuclear engineering, neurobiology, quantum optics, or organic chemical synthesis.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled Reed junior or senior in good academic standing
English language proficiency: English fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Scholarly thesis research proposal (3 pages)
Recommendation letters: Faculty thesis advisor endorsement

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $5,000 summer research stipend plus laboratory supply funding
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by Reed College Undergraduate Research Endowment

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Reed College documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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